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4.26.2012

{ Government Reception Center }

As we drove into Old San Juan I noticed this amazing building with all this great architectural design on it. It was a casino at one time, but now is the Government Reception Center and serves as a hall for government banquets and balls. It was closed to the public, but luckily we were able to take some great pictures of the grounds. You can see the fort in the background-this was just a block south into the city.

I was in love with all the detail they had. Wouldn’t it be great if they still built buildings like this? Love the circle windows.

This marque was out front displaying the crest of Puerto Rico.

I am obsessed with lots and lots of windows (the photographer in me craving the natural light I suppose), so I naturally was feeling the need to move right into this place. Check out all those french doors and big windows. I would have loved a step inside-but unless I get invited to a Puerto Rican ball anytime soon, I’ll have to drool from a distance. I love the balconies they had built all around as well. What a spectacular view that would be looking out to the piers.